WEEKEND QUOTABLES

Joshua Lott for The New York Times

Matt de la Peña’s novel has been banned at Tucson High for containing “critical race theory.”

John Huppenthal, AZ state supt.

“When we encountered this situation, we did what Hannibal did to the Romans. This is the eternal battle, the eternal battle of all time, the forces of collectivism against the forces of individuality.” -- Racial Lens Used to Cull Curriculum in Arizona

 Santorum in Puerto Rico -- "Speak English..."

"Like any other state, there has to be compliance with this and any other federal law," Santorum said. "And that is that English has to be the principal language." --Reuters

Times Columnist, Joe Nocera

...the kind of amoral, eat-what-you-kill capitalism that Goldman represents is one that most Americans instinctively find repugnant. It confirms the suspicions many people have that Wall Street has become a place where sleazy practices are the norm, and where generating profits in ways that are detrimental to society is the ticket to a successful career and a multimillion-dollar bonus. -- The good, bad and ugly of capitalism

Sun-Times Columnist, Mark Brown

 When I placed a call to Misty Gillian of Auburn, Ind., confused as to why she donated $1,500 to Tabares, I got a call back from her husband, Kevin, who explained that his company, TFC Canopy, made all those shiny aluminum wall panels cladding UNO’s new Soccer Academy. That explained it. -- Lozano Jr. vs. Tabares campaign one to watch on Southwest Side